Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Cougar Rock Campground is located on the south side of the park, on the road between Longmire and Paradise. It is in a steep valley with the Nisqually River across the main road.
Thick forest extends through the whole campground providing privacy for campsites. Access to the Wonderland trail is across the road with waterfalls a moderate hike away. Less than 15 minutes of driving can take you to the trails and facilities at Longmire or Paradise.
Best Seasons
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
3,228 ft
Directions
There is no address for Cougar Rock Campground. It is located 14 miles east of the town of Ashford, Washington, on State Route 706/Paradise Road, and about 2 miles uphill from Longmire.
Weather Notes
This campground is in a mountain river valley, about 3,180 feet above sea level. During the summer, it typically has comfortable day time temperatures, but expect those to fall quickly near sunset. Mountain weather can change rapidly. Most summer days are dry, but rain, thunderstorms and even snow have occurred in July and August. This area is subject to sudden and severe geological hazards such as flooding, landslides and rock fall.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Campground Site Fee
Fee to camp in one campsite in the campground with up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family) for one night.
Discount Campground Site Fee
With an America the Beautiful Access or Senior Pass, the card holder can get a discounted rate for a campsite. A single campsite can have up to 2 tents and 6 people (unless immediate family).
Group Site Fee
If you plan to use the group sites at Cougar Rock or Ohanapecosh campgrounds between Memorial Day weekend and Columbus Day, you must make reservations. Groups of 12 or more are permitted only in specific group sites. Group sites are designed for tent camping only so RVs are not permitted. At campgrounds throughout the park, parking is limited. Those using group campsites may need to consult the campground ranger to arrange additional parking. Maximum groups sizes vary by site.
RV Information
Up to 35 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 27 ft
176 sites with electric
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Tue
42°F
Slight Chance T-storms
13 to 18 mph W
Wed
44°F
Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
8 to 15 mph W
Thu
56°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph WSW
Fri
61°F
Sunny
2 to 9 mph WNW
Sat
72°F
Sunny
5 mph NNE
Sun
76°F
Sunny
5 mph NE
Mon
76°F
Sunny
2 to 7 mph SW
AT&T
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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